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the second point -- i talked to you last week about the numbers of the u.s. census. i was able to get additional information on that and that information made me even more concerned. if i quoted to you last week there were 31,131 units recorded housing in san francisco, that stands in stark contrast to a we had in the year 2000 where 16,827 units were reported vacant. an increase in vacancies from 4.8% in 2002 8.3% in 2010. -- 4.8% in 2000, 8.3% in 2010. we are creating a theoretical additional vacancies. i'm not saying it do not approve, but i would like to see something not how i look at the vacancy and what opportunities there are and what challenges are posed to us in decision making. with respect to what i heard from public comment a few minutes ago, i sit on the treasure island citizen advisory. this group, together, tried to find information, what input structure financing district means. there is not a route -- there might be some experts who know something about it, but it's an uncharted tool from what i understand in the state of california. i think florida
the second point -- i talked to you last week about the numbers of the u.s. census. i was able to get additional information on that and that information made me even more concerned. if i quoted to you last week there were 31,131 units recorded housing in san francisco, that stands in stark contrast to a we had in the year 2000 where 16,827 units were reported vacant. an increase in vacancies from 4.8% in 2002 8.3% in 2010. -- 4.8% in 2000, 8.3% in 2010. we are creating a theoretical additional...
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meanwhile members of the u.s. navy may have been exposed to radiation while performing search and rescue missions from helicopter. 17 crew members were exposed to low amounts of radiation. the navy said follow-up tests indicate they will be fine. though some expressed concern radiation could make it to california, he told us the danger is remote. >> practically zero. because there is not that much radiation. >> what would hap v to happen for us for too be concerned. >> you would have a surnoble- type release. if i had to put it 1-10, chances of that happening are about a 1. >> reporter: jonathan bloom, kron 4 news. >>> we are getting a better look at the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami thanks to gobble earth. the observe and after photographs speak for themselves. the first photo. a shot from above fukushima. this is 2 miles south of the power plant. watch as we transition to the after where you see the massive destruction. another photograph, an aerial view at the nuclear power plant. you can see
meanwhile members of the u.s. navy may have been exposed to radiation while performing search and rescue missions from helicopter. 17 crew members were exposed to low amounts of radiation. the navy said follow-up tests indicate they will be fine. though some expressed concern radiation could make it to california, he told us the danger is remote. >> practically zero. because there is not that much radiation. >> what would hap v to happen for us for too be concerned. >> you...
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abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers and/or cargo if there happens to be even a blip in terms of radiation. we have seen no radiation by the way, even on coming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful level. >> reporter: right now a forecast by the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty organization shows how the radiation plume from the failing nuclear reactor in japan is drifting across the pacific, over the islands today and then arriving in southern california tomorrow. but experts believe it will also be detected in sacramento. folks arriving from japan and into sfo this morning s
abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers...
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abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers and/or cargo if there happens to be even a blip in terms of radiation. we have seen no radiation by the way, even on coming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful level. >> reporter: right now a forecast by the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty organization shows how the radiation plume from the failing nuclear reactor in japan is drifting across the pacific, over the islands today and then arriving in southern california tomorrow. but experts believe it will also be detected in sacramento. folks arriving from japan and into sfo this morning s
abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers...
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the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from the nuclear power plants. at this point we don't have sufficient information to assess where it is going. >> there is a local impact here. the problems in japan have californians concerned about the two nuclear power plants here in this state. one in san onofre south of orange county in oceanside. the other in san luis obispo. both reactors were built to withstand a 7.0 quake. the one in japan was 9.0. >> thousands of no one and nowhere to turn, a few lucky families have been able to make it out of the island
the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from...
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>> reporter: the pentagon says the u.s. has spent more than a half a billion dollars on the libyan mission so far. with another $40 million added to the price tag every month. meanwhile, americans are almost evenly split about libya. the latest ap poll shows 48% disapproving -- approving of u.s. involvement and 50% disapproving. betty? >> all right, joel brown in washington for us. joel, thank you. >>> ten sailors were injured during a training exercise on board an american aircraft carrier. the "uss john c. stennis" was about 100 miles off the coast of san diego yesterday when the engine of a jet fighter malfunctioned. the f/a-18 was preparing for takeoff when the engine exploded and caught fire. the pilot was not injured, but four sailors were flown to shore for treatment. none of the injuries is life threatening. >>> now, the food and drug administration says not to worry. what is described as very low levels of radiation have been found in a sample of milk from washington state. the fda says the news was expected, consi
>> reporter: the pentagon says the u.s. has spent more than a half a billion dollars on the libyan mission so far. with another $40 million added to the price tag every month. meanwhile, americans are almost evenly split about libya. the latest ap poll shows 48% disapproving -- approving of u.s. involvement and 50% disapproving. betty? >> all right, joel brown in washington for us. joel, thank you. >>> ten sailors were injured during a training exercise on board an american...
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the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help u.s. citizens who want to leave japan because of the elevated radiation levels. the state department is offering voluntary evacuations to family members of government employees. >>> well, the fear of radiation is only adding to the daily stress faced by survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in japan. more than 450,000 people are now crammed into temporary shelters. they have no privacy and very few showers and toilets. meantime, rescue crews from around the world continue to help with the search for survivors. >> obviously you can see very, very difficult conditions. chance of survival are small but we do our best to see if we can get anybody. >> the search and rescue crews help family members looking for loved ones, but the results are often heartbreaking. >>> now to find out how you can help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in japan, just look on our website at ktvu.com. we do have a link set up under the japan quake tab. it's right on our home page. >>> well, overnight anothe
the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help u.s. citizens who want to leave japan because of the elevated radiation levels. the state department is offering voluntary evacuations to family members of government employees. >>> well, the fear of radiation is only adding to the daily stress faced by survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in japan. more than 450,000 people are now crammed into temporary shelters. they have no privacy and very few showers and toilets. meantime,...
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why no aid from the u.s.? and they spent two solid weeks almost nightly and daily counseling the citizens of that area. so when we arrived with some of the supplies they needed to help these people which were not available, they were all-embracing. when we went to the airport to pick them up, though, we found they were missing. this was the administration of president hue way known for those things that presidents of that era are known for. so we asked about it, and nobody could find it. the second day we went back, and by now we're impatient because now we've seen these patients in the hospital, and we know how much they need this materials that we brought. so standing there in the hangar where they were supposed to be, i was finally referred to a man that looked are important. i was told he was one of the president's sons. and i went over to him, and i explained to him, you know, we photographed this material when it was being loaded off trucks onto air france planes, flown here prix of charge. i -- free of
why no aid from the u.s.? and they spent two solid weeks almost nightly and daily counseling the citizens of that area. so when we arrived with some of the supplies they needed to help these people which were not available, they were all-embracing. when we went to the airport to pick them up, though, we found they were missing. this was the administration of president hue way known for those things that presidents of that era are known for. so we asked about it, and nobody could find it. the...
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the u.s. role will be limited but he says he is aware of the risks. >> i want the american people to know that the use of force is not our first choice. and it is not a choice that i make lightly. but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy. >>> unknown fighters brought down a war plane over the capitol of bengazi this morning. this is believed to be a libyan jet that went down. leader moammar gadhafi said that libya will defend itself from "crusadeer aggression." they welcomed the international support after what they considered to be a long wait. >>> anti-war activists marked the 8th anniversary of the u.s.- led war in iraq by protesting. they are also critical of the u.s. military action in libya. >> reporter: heather, u.s. plaza is quiet today but today there were 1,000 protestors a large crowd considering the cold rain and wind. on the 8th anniversary of the american war in iraq the political protestors rallied at u.n.'s plaza. >> thank you for y
the u.s. role will be limited but he says he is aware of the risks. >> i want the american people to know that the use of force is not our first choice. and it is not a choice that i make lightly. but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy. >>> unknown fighters brought down a war plane over the capitol of bengazi this morning. this is believed to be a libyan jet that went down. leader moammar gadhafi said that libya will defend itself...
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even the u.s. ronald reagan was forced to turn back testing showed several sailors received a month worth of radiation in an hour. after passing through a radiated cloud. the constant anxiety over the ongoing nuclear crisis is hampering effort to rescue survivors and deliver supplies. increasingly the efforts are unsuccessful. >> our team has found anyone providing. >>reporter: those who did survive are sifting through the rubble of what is left of their homes looking for anything to salvage. this woman says my friends died. so many people i know died. sentiment shared by thousands. since that third explosion there has been renewed push to take preventive measure in relation to radiation exposure with iodine tablet and radiation barn that darkened as the level of exposure begin to rise. >> now many people here are concerned public health officials in california say however there is little risk that radioactive material could reach california unless the disaster gets worse. particle are capable cert
even the u.s. ronald reagan was forced to turn back testing showed several sailors received a month worth of radiation in an hour. after passing through a radiated cloud. the constant anxiety over the ongoing nuclear crisis is hampering effort to rescue survivors and deliver supplies. increasingly the efforts are unsuccessful. >> our team has found anyone providing. >>reporter: those who did survive are sifting through the rubble of what is left of their homes looking for anything...
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the u.s. stchlt ronald reagan traveled through a radioactive cloud and that crew members on deck are believed to have received a month's worth of radiation in an hour. veronica. >> hmm. all right, kristen dahlgren, thank you so much. >>> in the meantime, experts are weighing in on the potential impact at home if a disaster as devastating as the one that hit japan were had hit us. we go to tracie potts here in washington. tracie, good morning. >> good morning, everyone. there are 104 nuclear plants ms country. almost a quarter of them are built like those now under a state of emergency in jap pann. the u.s. is actually looking at building more. the nuclear regulatory commission says power plants in this country are built to with stand the most severe shock, but the government is looking at even more of these. four more many progress. 20 applications. the government announced $8 billion in loans last year for new nuclear plants. they're looking for four times that in the upcoming budget. in ligh
the u.s. stchlt ronald reagan traveled through a radioactive cloud and that crew members on deck are believed to have received a month's worth of radiation in an hour. veronica. >> hmm. all right, kristen dahlgren, thank you so much. >>> in the meantime, experts are weighing in on the potential impact at home if a disaster as devastating as the one that hit japan were had hit us. we go to tracie potts here in washington. tracie, good morning. >> good morning, everyone....
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the mayor and i vice chair a task force for the u.s. conference of mayors in relation to arnie duncan and the president. our commitment is to try to figure out what the spectrum of mayor involvement in their schools? their basic level is mayors aligning their city services with their school district. at the end is where mayors control their schools. they can appoint a school board, a superintendent. they have influence over the budget. that is all our dreams but we don't all have that flexibility. so the mayor on the national level, and i'll bring it back to the local in a second. but we took on through the u.s. conference of mayors a very important policy called lifo. anybody heard of that? >> it's called laugh in first out. it's called seniority-first layoff. anybody heard of that? >> yes. [laughter] >> it happens at state level and locally that you have school districts and superintendents laying off teachers based on seniority and not based on performance or quality of work. none of us would run a business or city when you have to m
the mayor and i vice chair a task force for the u.s. conference of mayors in relation to arnie duncan and the president. our commitment is to try to figure out what the spectrum of mayor involvement in their schools? their basic level is mayors aligning their city services with their school district. at the end is where mayors control their schools. they can appoint a school board, a superintendent. they have influence over the budget. that is all our dreams but we don't all have that...
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so as the u.s. considers its options, it will have to consider not just weapons but training. >> and one of them certainly will be arming the rebels, which requires american special forces on the ground to do this right. >> michael o'hanlon of the brookings institution believes a few hundred antitank weapons would swing the tide of battle in a matter of days but it would also violate president obama's repeated pledge not put american boots on the ground in libya. >> it may not have to be the united states. there's good reason to think some european special forces could do comparably well, maybe even better in some ways given their contacts. >> reporter: but who would they be arming? u.s. intelligence is still trying to determine what lurks behind the public face. the admiral who has taken command of the operation said there are concerns the rebels may include some of america's worst enemies. >> we have seen flickers in the intelligence of potential al qaeda, hezbollah. we've seen different things. >
so as the u.s. considers its options, it will have to consider not just weapons but training. >> and one of them certainly will be arming the rebels, which requires american special forces on the ground to do this right. >> michael o'hanlon of the brookings institution believes a few hundred antitank weapons would swing the tide of battle in a matter of days but it would also violate president obama's repeated pledge not put american boots on the ground in libya. >> it may not...
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military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can handle a 7.5 quake. diablo canyon is currently in the process of getting its license renewed. stay with us for continuing coverage, we'll bring you the latest developments from japan and the impact here in the bay area. >>> later this hour we'll go live to santa cruz where the harbor there remains closed after last week's tsunami. what we heard tonight about access to boats plus the outpouring of support from japanese victims from here in the bay area and how you can help. also, why an early warning system for,may still be years away from reality in
military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can...
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military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can handle a 7.5 quake. diablo canyon is currently in the process of getting its license renewed. stay with us for continuing coverage, we'll bring you the latest developments from japan and the impact here in the bay area. >>> later this hour we'll go live to santa cruz where the harbor there remains closed after last week's tsunami. what we heard tonight about access to boats plus the outpouring of support from japanese victims from here in the bay area and how you can help. also, why an early warning system for,may still be years away from reality in
military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can...
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the steps the u.s. may take to try to end the fighting there. >> a team of seismic engineers from the bay area head to new zealand. next what they want to learn from that nation's devastating earthquake. >> new details of britney spears free bay area >> moderating in the northeast, 40 new york. heading to chicago. look at that. it's even above freezing in minneapolis. heading down to spring training, 79 in phoenix. let's take a look at delays and there aren't any. rain around chicago and a wintry mix around detroit. if any of those become delayed we'll let you know with our flight tracker at abc7news.com. >> it's 4:48 now. this just in from nasa television, a rocket that blasted off early this morning with an observation satellite doesn't have the speed to reach orbit. >> ignition of the forest rocket with glory. >> that's the blastoff from the air force base. at first it looked like all systems go with nasa reporting a normal liftoff but 15 minutes later the problem developed. nasa says it has a contin
the steps the u.s. may take to try to end the fighting there. >> a team of seismic engineers from the bay area head to new zealand. next what they want to learn from that nation's devastating earthquake. >> new details of britney spears free bay area >> moderating in the northeast, 40 new york. heading to chicago. look at that. it's even above freezing in minneapolis. heading down to spring training, 79 in phoenix. let's take a look at delays and there aren't any. rain around...
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hillary clinton throws down the gauntlet to the u.s. media to its game against other countries international media outlets including our team. many britons prepared to boycott the approaching nationwide census outsourced to a controversial u.s. firm over fears all their personal info by overseas. yes we have a special report for you about demand and supply of the world's food find out why millions of people die from hunger each year where there is more than enough to feed the entire planet. was was . i had to describe chicago's food market for theater play up was i thought it would be easy to get the necessary information by asking a few specialist stockbrokers it. was us who was was. but it wasn't like that up none of the people i asked were able to spin the norms that rule the stock market. was was was. i began to believe it was something that couldn't be explained or conceived by the human mind therefore it was something absurd the way in which the global grain production was being allocated was simply in comprehensible situations un
hillary clinton throws down the gauntlet to the u.s. media to its game against other countries international media outlets including our team. many britons prepared to boycott the approaching nationwide census outsourced to a controversial u.s. firm over fears all their personal info by overseas. yes we have a special report for you about demand and supply of the world's food find out why millions of people die from hunger each year where there is more than enough to feed the entire planet. was...
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hillary clinton throws down the gauntlet to the u.s. media to up its game against other countries international outlets including our teams. up next our special report about to get mad and supply of the world's food i doubt right millions of people die from hunger each year when there's more than enough to feed the entire planet. was in order to understand how the system works it is necessary to look at the parties involved the producer and the buyer for example the producer and the fire agree that one will sell and the other will buy a specific amount of weight at a specific price and the products will be delivered in a year from now for that they sign an agreement which is known as a time conflict was such contracts insure producers and buyers against such risks as bad weather and sudden changes in prices. was if you're a farmer you're afraid that prices are going to fall you can lock in the price months ahead of when you harvest by selling here and get rid of the risk or you can do the same if you're a fool buyer a processor like gen
hillary clinton throws down the gauntlet to the u.s. media to up its game against other countries international outlets including our teams. up next our special report about to get mad and supply of the world's food i doubt right millions of people die from hunger each year when there's more than enough to feed the entire planet. was in order to understand how the system works it is necessary to look at the parties involved the producer and the buyer for example the producer and the fire agree...
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today president obama pledged u.s. support. >> i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan. approximately who are some of our closest friends and allies. and i said directly to the prime minister of japan, prime minister cohn the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan and difficult days ahead. >>reporter: the death toll from the tsunami continues to rise. now at 2800 but it is expected to rise perhaps by thousands. >> japan nuclear plant crisis is threatening the development of nuclear power around the globe. germany put off plans to extend the life of the nuclear facility and switzerland holding off on new plant there. mark tonight has the question an concerns about nuclear power in this country. >>reporter: earthquake in japan has thrust up the old debate over nuclear power. >> just political and economic reality is that it is bad news. >>reporter: head of uc berkeley energy resource group says nucl
today president obama pledged u.s. support. >> i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan. approximately who are some of our closest friends and allies. and i said directly to the prime minister of japan, prime minister cohn the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan and difficult days ahead. >>reporter: the death toll from the tsunami continues to rise. now at...
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clinton also for extra funds to spread the u.s. media message abroad as a growing number of people turn to other countries news outlets to get a fresh view on world events. russia's north fauresmith is about to get a major overhaul starting with a dramatic rebranding the service strives to improve its reputation many question however whether the much trumpeted reform will go beyond paper work and cosmetics. well coming up next special report about the demand and supply of the world's food you can find out why millions of people die from hunger each year when there's more than enough to feed the and top that's our special report next on r.t. . was was . the m i had to describe chicago's food market for theater play up was i thought it would be easy to get the necessary information by asking a few specialist stockbrokers. who was who was was. but it wasn't like that up none of the people i asked were able to explain the norms that rule the stock market. was was was. again to believe it was something that couldn't be explained or can
clinton also for extra funds to spread the u.s. media message abroad as a growing number of people turn to other countries news outlets to get a fresh view on world events. russia's north fauresmith is about to get a major overhaul starting with a dramatic rebranding the service strives to improve its reputation many question however whether the much trumpeted reform will go beyond paper work and cosmetics. well coming up next special report about the demand and supply of the world's food you...
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last year we saw some china and u.s. relations in particular because of the u.s. arms sales to taiwan. it caused strains on the china u.s. ties. how do you see the future of this financial relationship? what will be the reaction from the chinese side of the united states further sells weapons to taiwan? second, foreign journalists encountered some difficulties and restrictions in their reporting activities in china in the past weeks. some foreign journalists or even be ten. what is your comment? >> [speaking chinese] >> translator: first i would like to say that we all know president hu jintao paid a visit to the united states of the invitation of president barack obama last january. that visit achieved full success. an important agreement was reached between the leaders of the two countries and further advancing china u.s. relations. in particular, the agreement was reached on building a china u was cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefits. >> [speaking chinese] >> translator: there is now good atmosphere in the china u.s. relations. >>
last year we saw some china and u.s. relations in particular because of the u.s. arms sales to taiwan. it caused strains on the china u.s. ties. how do you see the future of this financial relationship? what will be the reaction from the chinese side of the united states further sells weapons to taiwan? second, foreign journalists encountered some difficulties and restrictions in their reporting activities in china in the past weeks. some foreign journalists or even be ten. what is your...
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. >> reporter: as the u.s. role in the libyan air war gets smaller and nato gets set to take over command, moammar gadhafi is not giving up or getting out. his forces counter attack, pushing libyans back, targeting civilians in rebel-held towns. >> gadhafi is using snipers to shoot people down and let them bleed to death in the street. >> reporter: at secretary of state clinton's meeting with u.s. allies in london, topic one was the dictator. qatar's prime minister. >> we urge gadhafi and his people to leave and not to cause any more bloodshed. >> reporter: but so far, it's the libyan leader's call and he says no. >> i'm not sure that we know exactly when we will get to any change in attitude by gadhafi. >> reporter: president obama told brian williams, economic and diplomatic pressure could force gadhafi out. >> our expectation is that as we continue to apply steady pressure not only militarily but through other means that gadhafi will ultimately step down. >> reporter: president obama ruled out using u.s. gro
. >> reporter: as the u.s. role in the libyan air war gets smaller and nato gets set to take over command, moammar gadhafi is not giving up or getting out. his forces counter attack, pushing libyans back, targeting civilians in rebel-held towns. >> gadhafi is using snipers to shoot people down and let them bleed to death in the street. >> reporter: at secretary of state clinton's meeting with u.s. allies in london, topic one was the dictator. qatar's prime minister. >>...
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japanese food imports make up 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> toyota will delay the debut of its newest hybrid vehicle a minivan. toyota had planned to roll out the new version of the prius in april but now the car maker can't say when its prius minivan will be introduced. >>> tributes pouring in from all around the world tonight for elizabeth taylor who died this morning at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. from her work on the screen to her activism in real life, many are mourning the loss of this hollywood icon. she was only 12 when she became famous worldwide in a 1944 film "national velvet." by the 1950s a london born american with box office magic. an official movie star. she was a celebrated beauty but all was not picture perfect. taylor would later say she was rushed into womanhood for the movies. describing herself as having the emotions of a child in the body of a woman. taylor was plagued with ill health and addiction throughout her life and then there were the many, many marriages. her first white wedding c
japanese food imports make up 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> toyota will delay the debut of its newest hybrid vehicle a minivan. toyota had planned to roll out the new version of the prius in april but now the car maker can't say when its prius minivan will be introduced. >>> tributes pouring in from all around the world tonight for elizabeth taylor who died this morning at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. from her work on the screen to her activism in real life,...
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unpredictable droughts have destroyed rice and wheat crops while a big part of the u.s. corn harvest is turned into fuel for cars and not for people. a classic fieri of supply and demand offers a limited explanation as to why over the course of two years the prices of rice have gone up by two hundred seventeen percent of weeks by one hundred thirty six percent of corn by one hundred twenty five percent and of soya by one hundred seven percent there's sort of theoretical ways ascribing to say it's greed and there's perhaps ways ascribing to say this capitalism. is certainly a food system which. has always been somewhat corrupt. now at this point perhaps more crisis and more corrupt than it was ever been before here but history . in wealthy countries an increase in food prices means more expensive products in the supermarket however in poorer nations it means hunger and death as most people cannot afford them. i don't know that's. my thinking i don't know i don't think about that i just i'm trying to figure out what the market's going to do. rather it was logical or not to
unpredictable droughts have destroyed rice and wheat crops while a big part of the u.s. corn harvest is turned into fuel for cars and not for people. a classic fieri of supply and demand offers a limited explanation as to why over the course of two years the prices of rice have gone up by two hundred seventeen percent of weeks by one hundred thirty six percent of corn by one hundred twenty five percent and of soya by one hundred seven percent there's sort of theoretical ways ascribing to say...
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the u.s. government says its residents within 50 miles should leave. >> we think it's a prudent measure to follow the evacuation based on how we would handle a situation like that in the united states. >> reporter: there are six reactors at the site. in unit 1 an explosion destroyed part of an outer building. in unit 2 there may have been an explosion rupturing the containment facility and possibly letting radioactive fuel escape. unit 3 was the target of today's water drops. it too had an explosion of the outer building and it also has exposed fuel rods. unit 4 was shut down for maintenance when the earthquake struck, but it became the subject of a controversy when the head of the u.s. nuclear regulatory commission said its stored fuel rods were totally exposed. units 5 and 6, which are also out of service, may also have problems with their used fuel rods. experts say unit 3 is especially dangerous, because it has recycled fuel that contains plutonium, an even greater health threat than the u
the u.s. government says its residents within 50 miles should leave. >> we think it's a prudent measure to follow the evacuation based on how we would handle a situation like that in the united states. >> reporter: there are six reactors at the site. in unit 1 an explosion destroyed part of an outer building. in unit 2 there may have been an explosion rupturing the containment facility and possibly letting radioactive fuel escape. unit 3 was the target of today's water drops. it too...
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u.s. nuclear regulatory commission says there's no more water in one of the spent fuel pools at the plant. increasing the chance of widespread nuclear fallout. however, japanese officials deny that that pool is dry. the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help evacuate u.s. citizens from japan because of the rising radiation levels. voluntary evacuation to family members of government employees. >>> time now 5:01. scientists here on the west coast are closely watching the movement of the radioactive plume coming from the crippled japanese nuclear reactors. it's expected to hit the illusion islands south of alaska some time today. that plume is then expected to reach southern california late tomorrow. the health experts are emphasizing radiation levels are plunging as that plume moves across the ocean. at worse they say health consequences here in the united states would be extremely minor. >>> now the environmental protection agency is installing additional radiation monitors he
u.s. nuclear regulatory commission says there's no more water in one of the spent fuel pools at the plant. increasing the chance of widespread nuclear fallout. however, japanese officials deny that that pool is dry. the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help evacuate u.s. citizens from japan because of the rising radiation levels. voluntary evacuation to family members of government employees. >>> time now 5:01. scientists here on the west coast are closely watching the...
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami. no reports of anything damage or injuries. this is from nhk television network. as you can see the shaking and the building swaying for about 30 seconds. this is in tokyo. the initial quake -- you see the shaking -- was followed by an aftershock. the specific tsunami warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> along the atlanta coast communities from delaware up for massachusetts are bracing for more rain and more flooding today. the hardest hit may be new jersey where there's a state of new jersey. emily schmidt has the lates
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43...
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commitment to recovery u.s. citizens from japan. >> the japanese people are not alone in this terrible time. her find a hand extended from the and it states as they get back on their feet. >>reporter: outside the nuclear evectioevacuate evacuatn area, a small sign of progress with supplies. some of the setbacks for these victims. >> i've not even a time to think. >>reporter: chartering planes of u.s. diplomats through japan from japan, to the u.s.. >>pam: air travel is looking for nuclear exand contamination levels in reports of rhodesian lovradiati. --none of these reported incidences or harmful levels. even though some haof the cargo have radiation levels. >>reporter: everybody is hitting screens, with the potential law will is dangerous? this is done 365 days a year everybody is- getting screened. the department of hulman is a home with a security is the department of all landis' attorney alerted yesterday homeland security. this device is the radiation detector. it is smaller than his cellphone. if the harmf
commitment to recovery u.s. citizens from japan. >> the japanese people are not alone in this terrible time. her find a hand extended from the and it states as they get back on their feet. >>reporter: outside the nuclear evectioevacuate evacuatn area, a small sign of progress with supplies. some of the setbacks for these victims. >> i've not even a time to think. >>reporter: chartering planes of u.s. diplomats through japan from japan, to the u.s.. >>pam: air...
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the head of the u.s. regulatory system says it could take days and possibly weeks to get japan's mass under control at the power plant. u.s. is helping japan deal with this crisis. president obama spoke about the situation yesterday. mr. obama visiting the japanese embassy in washington d.c.. he wrote a message in a book of condolences. he told americans not to worry about an nonnuclear plume causing damage in the nine states. --nuclear-- >> we don't expect to nuclear clouds to reach united states. let me repeat that. we do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the west coast, alaska, hawaii or the night is states territories. we are sharing expertise, equipment, technology so that the courageous responders on the scene have the benefit of american timor and support. >> reporter: the u.s. must learn from the power plant crisis he ordered a comprehensive review of all safety plans in the united states. there are more than 100 and nuclear reactors in the united states environmental protection agen
the head of the u.s. regulatory system says it could take days and possibly weeks to get japan's mass under control at the power plant. u.s. is helping japan deal with this crisis. president obama spoke about the situation yesterday. mr. obama visiting the japanese embassy in washington d.c.. he wrote a message in a book of condolences. he told americans not to worry about an nonnuclear plume causing damage in the nine states. --nuclear-- >> we don't expect to nuclear clouds to reach...
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u.s. lead the quest to crush gadhafi's forces? >>> severe spring weather. one of california's biggest rainmakers ever. spawning blizzards and tornadoes across the country. >>> and dancing debut. kirstie alley, even the karate kid, begin their quest for the mirrorball trophy. >>> good morning. the no-fly zone in libya appears easier to enforce this morning after another round of military might. >> here, now, are the latest developments from libya. u.s.-led air strikes lit up the skies over tripoli for a third night. >> but the american military commanders are looking to hand over control of this operation as soon as possible. >> president obama says, while moammar gadhafi needs to go, the libyan leader is not the target of the air strikes. emily schmidt begins our coverage this morning in washington. good morning, emily. >> reporter: rob and peggy, good morning to you. moammar gadhafi has kept an uncharacteristically low profile the past couple of days. no signs of him amidst all the signs
u.s. lead the quest to crush gadhafi's forces? >>> severe spring weather. one of california's biggest rainmakers ever. spawning blizzards and tornadoes across the country. >>> and dancing debut. kirstie alley, even the karate kid, begin their quest for the mirrorball trophy. >>> good morning. the no-fly zone in libya appears easier to enforce this morning after another round of military might. >> here, now, are the latest developments from libya. u.s.-led air...
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seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort with four more ships on the way. >> we're first to respond to anything that goes on in this world. i feel that we are -- we put our best effort forward and we give them all the resources that we would give anybody in america. >> reporter: marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to an air base near the most effected areas. and the 150-member search and rescue teams from virginia and california that have been called upon in so many tragedies, will be moving out into the stricken towns. an indication just how desperate the japanese are for aid, in the 1995 earthquake there where 6,000 people died, the japanese refused most foreign aid. this time they are accepting aid from even rivals like china and south korea. martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >> that is certainly telling. >>> now, at ground
seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort with four more ships on the way. >> we're first to respond to anything that goes on in this world. i feel that we are -- we put our best effort forward and we give them all the resources that we would give anybody in america. >> reporter: marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to...
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nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in everything from surveillance to bombing specific targets. >> we will continue to apply the pressure we can to compel them to stop killing their own people. >> reporter: coalition jets pounded the country for a sixth straight day thursday, hitting a military base, and a libyan plane that violated the no-fly zone. still, government forces continued their assault on rebels in the western city of misrata. hospitals there were inundated with victims. while natos aagreed to only a partial takeover, that could soon change. officials are expected to meet sunday to decide
nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in...
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we put additional surge forces there from the u.s. and i recollect in iraq when we put 30,000 surge forces, we had an additional 125,000 iraq security forces that were put on the street during that same year of 2007. it was somewhat under reported and even more under appreciated. so the key thing here is this 79,000 additional forces this year and with the president's decision to add the 30,000, it's pretty decisive. and understand, they're not just clearing. when i said that in health -- we physically occupied the ground we cleared and we're not moving, we're not going any place. the taliban have to come back and fight us for the it. another data point on governance and this surprised me. as we secured and stabilized some of those areas in those two provinces, better district governors have come over to take over from what we've had in the past. when you look at it, it's understandable because once you have some security and stability, better people come forward because they want to get something done. they don't want to line their p
we put additional surge forces there from the u.s. and i recollect in iraq when we put 30,000 surge forces, we had an additional 125,000 iraq security forces that were put on the street during that same year of 2007. it was somewhat under reported and even more under appreciated. so the key thing here is this 79,000 additional forces this year and with the president's decision to add the 30,000, it's pretty decisive. and understand, they're not just clearing. when i said that in health -- we...
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reminder of the top stories libya is locked in fierce battles with thousands fleeing the unrest and u.s. and u.k. forces remain on standby and many fear international involvement could become another form of oppression. hundreds are still out on the streets in egypt saying they'll stay on till all their demands are met in one of the first arab states to call for democracy it's the empty businesses which are now feeling the bitter aftertaste of revolution. and almost six decades after joe stalin's death as you know where his legacy is still out and clear in russia the controversial saudis leader is idolized and demonized him before measures. at times when there's no shortage of food and on this planet millions of people are still starving every day next we investigate who's winning from the world around. i was in order to understand how the system works it is necessary to look at the parties involved the producer and the buyer for example the producer and the fire agree that one will sell and the other will buy a specific amount of weight at a specific price and the product will be deliv
reminder of the top stories libya is locked in fierce battles with thousands fleeing the unrest and u.s. and u.k. forces remain on standby and many fear international involvement could become another form of oppression. hundreds are still out on the streets in egypt saying they'll stay on till all their demands are met in one of the first arab states to call for democracy it's the empty businesses which are now feeling the bitter aftertaste of revolution. and almost six decades after joe...
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. >> these are the more conventional u.s. type of toilets where you can actually see the trap passageway on the side. >> tell us what goes in where and how does it come out. >> the bull has the water right here, and when it flushes, it fills up around this curve here, and it basically creates a siphon. >> so here we have passage through to the bottom. i do not know if people have ever seen the bottom of one of these. there is. we have a couple of holes here that are for mounting. usually, there is a flange on the floor. we do not have that here. then, we use a wax seal, something like this. >> is has a little cover on the wax, but it has a throat that sits down in the pipe, and this wax seals it's down there to make the seal on the floor. >> right. you do not want to take this off and stick it on because it is unbelievably lucky. so these things are very inexpensive. by the way, wax seals are really cheap. a but. and this is waterproof, so if you ever need contemporary waterproofing, this is great stuff. taken off, put this o
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with u.s. consumption at 20 million barrels a day, it's 36 days worth of supplies meant for national emergencies, not price wings. >> tapping it when there's price pressure but no shortage is like giving sugar to people that are hungry. it doesn't help them. it may satiate them for a moment but it doesn't help them. >> reporter: the concern among economists, with gas prices up nearly 40 cents in a month, it's quickly reaching a point where the pain at the pump could eat into home savings and a fragile economy. >> the risk is if gas prices move to $4 or even higher, we will see real softening in the economy. the unemployment rate will begin to drift higher. >> reporter: meanwhile, in charlotte, north carolina, the tipping point may have already come for some drivers. sales at mike's scooter store are up 200% over last year. >> if you don't have a long commute, if you don't have to go on the highway, it's a great solution for a lot of people. >> reporter: $4 to fill it up and 120 miles before a r
with u.s. consumption at 20 million barrels a day, it's 36 days worth of supplies meant for national emergencies, not price wings. >> tapping it when there's price pressure but no shortage is like giving sugar to people that are hungry. it doesn't help them. it may satiate them for a moment but it doesn't help them. >> reporter: the concern among economists, with gas prices up nearly 40 cents in a month, it's quickly reaching a point where the pain at the pump could eat into home...
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but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the news that he's alive? >> i'm just so excited. i hope it's true. >> reporter: this morning, one thing levinson's family does have is hope. hilarie barsky, abc news, new york. >>> nfl owners and the league's players union will be back working toward a new labor agreement today, ahead of an extended deadline. they have until midnight tonight to reach some sort of deal, even if that means pushing the deadline back again. word is there has been some progress. but the sides are still split on the league's $9 billion in annual revenue. >>> the 17-day sit-in a
but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the...
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look, the u.s. is backing him against us. the u.s. is killing us. so the u.s. needs to come out visibly and say this is our position. they haven't done that. what they're saying is that they support dialogue and a peaceful transition, and at the same time they condemn the protesters, and more than 52 people were killed. >> woodruff: which is what happened last week. and you've had a rapid change of events since then. nadia, you were telling me a moment ago that you and rgs have concerns about what happened. you were saying that many people believe president sala will end up going sooner than later, but you're worried about what happened in the new political system after that. >> the world is concerned about the transition phase. the world is concerned about how the transition -- what is coming after, and who is coming after, and the transition to power. that, in my opinion, is not the problem. the problem is after that what happens. we have to face the negativity that sala left behind. he is going to leave us with no money, and there will be resentedment and th
look, the u.s. is backing him against us. the u.s. is killing us. so the u.s. needs to come out visibly and say this is our position. they haven't done that. what they're saying is that they support dialogue and a peaceful transition, and at the same time they condemn the protesters, and more than 52 people were killed. >> woodruff: which is what happened last week. and you've had a rapid change of events since then. nadia, you were telling me a moment ago that you and rgs have concerns...